Bill > S2330

This bill proposes to establish a new grant program within Chapter 15 of the General Laws, called an elementary school literacy and school improvement reimbursement grant program, which will be funded by legislative appropriations. This program aims to provide financial assistance to school districts based on improvements in literacy skills for all students, including those in general and special education. The amount of reimbursement will be determined by a sliding scale, considering the district's proportion of economically disadvantaged students, and will be allocated for two main purposes: intensive school-wide literacy coaching and professional development, which can extend up to four years, and K-3 literacy interventions for students most at risk of falling behind. Districts receiving these grants will be required to report their outcomes to the department, which will then make this information publicly available online, and the department will review and approve eligible instructional costs for reimbursement within 30 days of submission.